Howdy Doody is younger than John McCain.
The original Howdy marionette was operated with 11 strings: two head, one mouth, one eyes, two shoulders, one back, two hands and two knees. Recent advances in marionette technology now allow Dick Cheney to do similar work much more easily.
(Check out both the prices and the “mail to” address in the ad to get a true sense of the ancient-ness.)
(Thanks to Erin for the tip!)
